191 SIX-MONTHS OF LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION IMPROVES FLOW MEDIATED DILATION IN SEDENTARY AFRICAN AMERICAN SUBJECTS

Background: African-Americans have increased morbidity and mortality rates from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Diminished flow mediated dilation (FMD) is associated with CVD. Our study aimed to assess the efficacy of 6-months of diet and exercise intervention on FMD in African-American subjects. Methods: African-American subjects (N = 20, 17F/3 M, 53 ± 6yrs) who were sedentary, non-diabetic, non-smoking, free of CVD and not on medication...